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Polyester-free summer dress for an hourglass?

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ThatCyanCat · 01/07/2025 09:50

Hello, any suggestions for this? As the title suggests, I'm an hourglass - big boobs, wide hips, small waist, which sounds wonderful written down but the reality isn't quite so lovely. My waist is short so it's easily lost and I need something that shows it, while not turning the boobs and hips into vast unbroken expanses. IYKYK!

I'm also looking for something free of polyester and preferably all natural. I've noticed there's a trend for longer puff sleeves (or whatever they're called) and I think they are nice, but I don't think a puff either side of big boobs is going to work. I also think it might look dated by next summer.

As usual, it's proving a difficult quest... any suggestions welcome. Thank you.

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Wayetblue · 01/07/2025 09:53

I couldn't possibly claim to be a style expert, but my go to for comfortable casual summer dresses in natural fabrics are Crew Clothing and Sea Salt and sometimes White Stuff.

CapaciousHag · 01/07/2025 10:15

Look here:

Community Clothing dresses

Natural fabrics, well and ethically made, simultaneously timeless but contemporary design.

OuterSpaceCadet · 01/07/2025 10:38

https://www.sweatybetty.com/shop/bottoms/dresses-jumpsuits/explorer-ribbed-racer-dress--SB9133_Black.html

Ok it's polyester, sorry. But somehow the skirt section feels cool and breezy and the top section is like a low impact style sports bra (I wear a bikini underneath). I have a similar style from Next which is cotton, but honestly the Sweaty Betty one feels much better in hot weather.

I am also a short-waisted hourglass (although my body also inexplicably manages to pull off a long torso with that short waist) and agree it's a difficult shape to dress. This style is great for emphasising the waist. It runs pretty big IMO, I sized down despite big boobs.

Explorer Ribbed Racer Dress - Black | Women's Dresses and Jumpsuits | Sweaty Betty

Our flattering fit-and-flare dress in Explorer fabric. Lightweight, quick-drying, crease-resistant fabric. Stretchy ribbed knit top with scoop neck and sporty racerback. Poplin-feel skirt that falls to mid-calf. Two side slip pockets. Length from shoul...

https://www.sweatybetty.com/shop/bottoms/dresses-jumpsuits/explorer-ribbed-racer-dress--SB9133_Black.html

IHaveAlwaysLivedintheCastle · 01/07/2025 17:42

CapaciousHag · 01/07/2025 10:15

Look here:

Community Clothing dresses

Natural fabrics, well and ethically made, simultaneously timeless but contemporary design.

Palava - all of the above

Women's Vintage Style Dresses & Jumpsuits | Made in England

Palava's dresses feature our own hand-illustrated prints and are made from 100% natural fabrics like cotton, linen, and Tencel. Made ethically in small batches in London. Zero waste.

https://palava.co/collections/womens-dresses

ThatCyanCat · 01/07/2025 21:07

Thanks very much everyone, hugely appreciated.

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